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SE60 JNK

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE60 JNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,682 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2026 88,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not structural

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable lever has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 84,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust centre section clamp corroded and likely to break up

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not structural

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable lever has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has 2x cuts but not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

radiator coolant level under "MIN" on bottle.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 73,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively plastic securing clip broken and blade insecure to wiper arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has 2x cuts but not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

radiator coolant level under "MIN" on bottle.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,883 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 56,883 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,524 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both and brake discs slight corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 46,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both and brake discs slight corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 37,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 30,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

boot warning light on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2016 21,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

boot warning light on dash

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 11,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 11,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SE60 JNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 52,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE60 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SE60 JNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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